Marital Dissolution Consulting Services

Having assisted in thousands of marital dissolutions, Doeren Mayhew understands the complexities of divorce and cannot only assist counsel, but also the client throughout the entire legal process. From the time divorce is contemplated to the final settlement agreement or judgment, Doeren Mayhew can provide relevant and insightful guidance with a focus on resolution whenever possible. Our professionals have the necessary training, education and experience, as well as the credentials to provide the confidence you need for your case.

Service Offerings

Our team has assisted thousands of clients and family law attorneys in marital dissolution cases. We have significant experience providing support through the entire process, from pre-case assessment to preparing the final judgment. Our professionals provide experience, knowledge and credibility to the marital dissolution process, including:

• Discovery assistance
• Business valuations
• Real estate appraisals/valuations
• Income determination for support
• Alimony or child support modification
• Marital balance sheet preparation
• Separate property analysis
• Forensic accounting
• Investigate hidden income and assets
• Asset tracing
• Assist with marital dissipation claims
• Personal goodwill calculations
• Pension valuations
• Assist with and attend mediation
• Assistance structuring settlements
• Expert witness testimony
• Deposition and/or trial preparation
• Assist with cross-examination
• Attend hearings, arbitration and trial
• Review of agreements and judgments

As part of our marital dissolution engagements, we are frequently asked to provide or recommend services in addition to the above. Often times, parties going through a divorce also need assistance with tax compliance and planning, wealth management and insurance. Doeren Mayhew and their team of CPA’s and professionals is well qualified to assist in these areas.

Credentialed Support

Doeren Mayhew’s credentialed professionals closely analyze your financial evidence and use technical applications to better identify, present and support findings in various areas, such as:

Accounting – Understanding the tax implications of a settlement is an essential part of any marital dissolution. Our team of CPAs and tax advisors are experienced in reviewing tax documents and understanding current tax laws.

Business Valuation – Determining the value of a business is often a critical component of the marital dissolution process. Understanding the value of a business allows you and your advisors to make decisions that are more informed, logical and strategic. Our business valuation support professionals use modern valuation practices and collaborate with forensic accounting, litigation support and tax professionals to ensure appropriate analysis of data. Doeren Mayhew’s team of professionals hold the following business valuation credentials:

• Accredited in Business Valuations (ABV)
• Certified Valuation Analysts (CVA)
• Accredited Senior Appraiser (ASA)

Fraud and Forensics – Discovering hidden or undisclosed assets and income is a common concern in family law matters. Doeren Mayhew’s team of professionals have invested considerable time and effort to be on the cutting edge of methods and techniques required to investigate and discover all sources of income and assets. To further support our credibility, Doeren Mayhew’s team of professionals have obtained the following fraud and forensic credentials:

• Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
• Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF)

Diverse Range of Clients

Doeren Mayhew has worked with hundreds of individuals going through a divorce. Our clients have ranged from local restaurant owners to world-famous entertainers. Our typical clients in marital dissolution engagements consist of the following:

• Business owners
• Retirees
• Entrepreneurs
• Celebrities
• Professional athletes
• Entertainers
• High-net-worth individuals
• Non-monied spouses
• Medical professionals
• Legal professionals
• Family offices
• Impats / expats

For more information about our marital dissolution and litigation support services, contact our team of litigation support advisors.